Job summary
- Main area
- Older Peoples Mental health Services
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 311-T583-25-A
- Employer
- Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Etherow Building
- Town
- Ashton Under Lyne
- Salary
- £24,169 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Housekeeper
NHS AfC: Band 2
If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople
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Job overview
The post holder will assist staff in the delivery of non-clinical care.
The post holder will ensure tidiness, cleanliness, effective stock control and equipment
The post holder will provide a meet and greet function from Whittaker reception for service users, carers and visitors to the Whittaker Unit
The post holder will support the Multi-Disciplinary Team in maintaining a safe clinical environment and participate in service audits as required.
The post holder will provide basic clerical support where necessary and in the absence of administration staff.
The post holder will support the clinical team in maintaining the nutritional needs of the patients.
Main duties of the job
• To maintain high standards of general cleanliness and tidiness of the Whittaker Suite and replacement of fabric and furniture as required, liaising with the domestic staff and organising spot cleaning and terminal cleaning as necessary
• Working within the role of the Infection Control Champion, as directed by the Trust infection Control including taking the lead on the 6 monthly handwashing audits with all staff within the Whittaker Suite
• The completion of the weekly infection control audits/cleaning schedule and report to the shift coordinator manager any issues. Ensure all hospital bays areas of the Suite meet requirements of the Infection Control Policy and National Cleaning Standards as set out by the Trust.
• To ensure that all stock levels are maintained and sufficient to meet hospital demands. To contribute to cost effective control of medical, surgical and food
items.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
- Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
- Access to Continued Professional Development
- Involvement in improvement and research activities
- Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• Ensure the dietary needs of patients are addressed following nursing direction and to liaise with the Catering Department about dietary supplies, supplements and special needs whilst ensuring meal provision is maintained to the highest standard. This includes collection of menu cards and the preparation of the lunch trolley in advance
• To ensure hot/cold drinks and snacks are available as required for Service Users
attending the Day Unit
• To maintain and monitor equipment as “fit for use” including equipment within the kitchens and Treatment room
• To maintain effective liaison and communication with the following services to ensure service level agreements are achieved:
• Estates/Maintenance
• Distribution contacts
• Domestic Services
• Infection Control Nurse
• Stock suppliers via the Whittaker Day Unit administrator
• As and when necessary carry out general office clerical duties – answering the telephone taking messages communicating with patients and visitors.
• Providing a presence in the reception area at scheduled times in order to provide signposting and guidance to Service Users and visitors attending the Whittaker Suite
This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ Health / Community Care Level 2 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Health and Safety Course
- Food hygiene Course
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working within a health care setting with people suffering with mental illness.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with vulnerable people
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good understanding of Adult care
- Knowledge of housekeeping duties
- Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the Health and Safety
- Knowledge of current policy and guidance in relation to infection control.
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues
- Basic understanding of the principles of how patients achieve maximum potential
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of the equality and diversity needs of cultural groups.
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Basic IT skills.
- Ability to plan / organise interventions including ability to organise, plan and deliver housekeeping duties
- Ability to implement policies
- Physically capable to perform housekeeping duties
Desirable criteria
- Relevant course completion
- Willing to further develop and enhance the role
Work Related Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Ability to undertake shift work and work unsocial hours.
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amanda Doyle
- Job title
- WDU & Memory Service Manager
- Telephone number
- 01617163449
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